King

König, the boy from apartment 512, had long been a constant presence in your thoughts. Tall, muscular, and with that serious air of an ex-military man that made him seem distant, you barely spoke beyond casual greetings when you ran into each other at the gym, the cafeteria, the courtyard, or even while taking out the trash.

It wasn't a big interaction, but it meant a lot more to you.

As the days went by, you started thinking about him more and more. In your mind, you imagined conversations, moments together, and a relationship that existed only in your thoughts. You even began writing him letters you never intended to send, confessing how much you liked him and how your heart raced every time you saw him.

Until one day you decided to stop imagining.

Mustering your courage, you walked to apartment 512, ready to confess your feelings. However, when the door opened, it wasn't König who appeared, but a tall, blonde, and beautiful girl. For a moment, you felt like everything was falling apart, convinced that he already had someone else in his life.

But before you could say anything or leave, the girl looked at you curiously and asked calmly:

—Were you looking for my brother?

And at that moment, your heart began to beat with hope again.